Lisa H Lin
Banfield Pet Hospital
Portland,OR
17
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable Certified Veterinary Technician with solid foundation in veterinary care and clinical procedures. Successfully assisted in surgical operations and provided critical post-operative care, ensuring optimal recovery for animals. Demonstrated expertise in administering medications and performing diagnostic tests, showcasing adaptability and teamwork in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician
3 Years 6 Months- Assisted with dental and soft tissue surgeries by calculating fluid rates, placing IV catheters, inducing anesthesia, placing endotracheal tubes, preparing patients, monitoring vitals on PetWare anesthesia log, recovering post-operative patients, and facilitating their discharge.
- Performed CVT appointments, including blood draws, cystocentesis, nail trims, anal gland expressions, vaccine administration, and SQ fluid therapy.
- Educated clients on medication administration, injections, SQ fluid therapy, and provided comprehensive discharge instructions to ensure proper care at home.
Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician
11 Months- Admitted/triaged patients at curbside, performed Schirmer tear test/Fluorescein stain/Intraocular pressures, recorded patient vitals and test results in Vetsspire, assisted with urgent care ocular treatments and procedures, ed ocular ERG and U/S, performed labwork, and treatment of hospitalized patients.
- Assisted with ophthalmic surgery by calculating fluid rates, placing IV catheters, inducing anesthesia, and preparing patients for surgery.
- Collaborated with practice leaders to conduct inventory counts of controlled substances and non-controlled injectable drugs, ensuring compliance through monitoring expiration dates.
- Obtained intake information, entered medical records into Vetspire Encounters, created surgery estimates prior to client check-out, and completed bulletins for referral veterinarians.
- Implementation and supervision of TAED’s Controlled Substance Logs, inventory, spot/biweekly/bi-annual/annual audits. Creation of CS usage reports with Used Vetsipre Analytics for auditing TAED CS drug logs.
- Collaborated with team to develop and refine surgery estimate packages for TAED, ensuring alignment with Ophthalmologists and Practice Leaders.
- Created and organized TAED's standard operating manual, compiling SOPs for staff reference and adherence.
- Recipient of the Thrive Technician Growth Scholarship to attend the American Association of Feline Practitioners Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, from October 27th to 30th, 2022.
ER/ICU Certified Veterinary Technician
1 Year 7 Months- Assisted with surgery: calculated fluid rates, placed IV catheters, induced anesthesia, positioned endotracheal tubes, prepared patients, monitored anesthesia, recorded vitals in WoofWare log, recovered post-operative patients, and facilitated discharges.
- Triaged patients at curbside, recorded patient vitals in WoofWare, assisted with urgent care treatments and procedures, took full body radiographs, performed lab work.
- Animal restraint, blood draws, vaccinations, prepared lab samples, performed urinalysis, performed ear cytology and cleaning, wound care, and bandaging.
- Educated clients on medication administration and discharge instructions: discussed and demonstrated medication delivery methods, injections, SQ fluid therapy, and discharge protocols.
Relief ER/ICU Certified Veterinary Technician
2 Months- Triaged patients at curbside, recorded patient vitals, assisted with urgent care treatments, took full body radiographs, and performed lab work for ER/ICU hospitalized patients to ensure timely and effective care.
- Educated clients by discussing and demonstrating medication administration, injections, SQ fluid therapy, and discharge instructions to enhance patient compliance and understanding.
- Monitored patient vital signs and assisted in anesthesia administration for surgical procedures.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment, ensuring sterilization and readiness for use.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventive health measures.
Integrative Medicine Certified Veterinary Technician
2 Years 2 Months- Admitted patients for consults, recorded patient medical information in Avimark, relayed chief complaints to veterinarians.
- Assisted with surgeries by calculating fluid rates, placing IV catheters, inducing anesthesia, preparing patients, monitoring anesthesia, recording vitals, taking dental radiographs, performing dental cleanings, and managing post-operative recovery and discharges.
- Assisted with treatments, procedures, house calls, lab work.
- Educated clients on medication administration and care techniques by discussing and demonstrating medication delivery, injections, and SQ fluid therapy.
- Coordinated technician appointment scheduling and organized house calls for blood draws, cystocentesis, nail trims, and vaccine administration to enhance client service.
- Answered phones in reception and pharmacy, refilled prescriptions daily, responsible for purchasing and receiving of pharmacy inventory bi-weekly.
Rotating Intern
4 Months- Rotated into soft tissue surgery, orthopedics/neurosurgery, diagnostic imaging (digital radiography/ultrasound/CT/MRI), internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, theatre/prep/anesthesia, and first opinion practice.
- Collaborated with specialist clinicians on consultations, investigations, and medical/surgical treatment of diverse cases.
- Coordinated appropriate treatments for in-patients in wards, participating in ward rounds and out-of-hours/emergency rota on weekdays and 1 in 3 weekends.
- Supported clinicians and nurses in managing emergency and hospitalized cases, delivering intensive care for unstable patients.
- Attended weekly Journal Club, Case Rounds, Clinical Club, and Intern Seminars.
Small Animal Anesthesia Extern
- Administered premedication, induction, maintenance, and monitoring of anesthesia for surgical cases, ensuring adherence to best practices and patient stability.
- Conducted pre-anesthetic clinical exams and developed tailored anesthesia plans to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored recovery phase, designing analgesia and fluid therapy plans for critical care patients to enhance recovery outcomes.
Education
Bachelors of Arts
Skills
Proficient with Avimark
Cornerstone
WoofWare and eVet
Team collaboration
Medical record-keeping
Client education
Animal restraint
Surgical and dental procedures
Catheter placement
Anesthesia monitoring
Radiology techniques
Cytocentesis
Affiliations
Member of Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board (Lic. # 14679) 2018 - Present
Interests
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent prioritizing and organizational skills
Prana Yoga teacher training
Rock climbing
Aerial silk
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician
The Animal Eye Doctor
02.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Relief ER/ICU Certified Veterinary Technician
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists
01.2021 - 03.2021Read More
ER/ICU Certified Veterinary Technician
VCA Southeast Portland Animal Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2022Read More
Integrative Medicine Certified Veterinary Technician
Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic
08.2017 - 10.2019Read More
Rotating Intern
Rutland House Referrals
09.2010 - 01.2011Read More
Small Animal Anesthesia Extern
University of Liverpool
03.2009 - 03.2009Read More
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelors of Arts
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
- May 2023 RECOVER CPR course and lab at Banfield (2 hours).
- March 3-4, 2021 Soft Tissue: Diagnostics (Intermediate) at The Academy of Veterinary Imaging in Arlington, TX. 14.5 CE Hrs. Lecture and hands-on scanning.
- March 1-2, 2021 Introduction to Ultrasound: The Basics (Soft Tissue) at The Academy of Veterinary Imaging in Arlington, TX. 14.5 CE Hrs. Lecture and hands-on scanning.
- November 22, 2020 VETgirl Webinar: Life State Nutrition & Geriatric Patient Considerations: How Nutrient Needs Change Throughout a Pet’s Life by Dr. Valerie J. Parker. 1 CE Hr.
- September 9, 2020 VETgirl Webinar: Leptospirosis: A New Era in Diagnosis and Prevention by Dr. Jane Sykes. 1 CE Hr.
- September 8, 2020 VETgirl Webinar: Feeding to Heal: Beyond Chicken and Rice by Dr. Alyssa Sullivan. 1 CE Hr.
- August 26, 2020 VETgirl-Zoetis Webinar: Anchor Treatment for Long Term Control of Atopic Dermatitis: Apoquel, Cytopoint and Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy by Dr. Dana Liska. 1 CE Hr.
- August 23, 2020 VETgirl Webinar: What’s New in Canine Flu and Other CIRD Conundrums by Dr. Karen Stasiak. 1 CE Hr.
- July 11-12, 2020 ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Online Conference. 10 CE Hrs.
- June 28, 2020 VETgirl Webinar: Coughing Dogs Might Not Be “Just Coughing” – What You Need to Know by Dr. Stephan A. Carey. 1 CE Hr.
- June 14, 2020 Crash, Bang, Hide! Diagnostic Tools & Treatment for Noise Aversion in Dogs by Dr. Margaret Gruen. 1 CE Hr.
- June 7, 2020 VETgirl-Merck Webinar: Practice Essentials to Managing Otitis by Dr. Andrew Rosenberg. 1 CE Hr.
- May 20, 2020 VETgirl-Zoetis Webinar: Technicians as Chronic Pain Heroes by Allison Gottlieb CVT. 1 CE Hr.
- April 19, 2020 VETgirl-Zoetis Webinar: Veterinary Technicians: The Key to Clinic Infection Control & Protecting Patients from Disease by Dr. Jason Stull. 1 CE Hr.
- March 29, 2020 VETgirl-Merck Webinar: Effective Infectious Disease Control During Pandemics by Dr. Christopher Lee. 1 CE Hr.
- March 24, 2020 VETgirl-Merck Webinar: COVID19 Coronavirus Basics for Veterinary Clinics by Drs. S. Weese, M. Brougeois, and L. Welborn. 1 CE Hr.
- February 11, 2020 Using the Immune System in Practice – A Practical Approach by Dr. Victor Cortese. 1 CE Hr.
- January 23, 2020 Midmark Animal Health-Covetrus Webinar: Double Your Dentistry by Dr. Barden Greenfield. 1 CE Hr.
- December 19, 2019 Synergy Behavior Solutions: Practical Tips for Reducing Vet Phobia by Dr. Nicole Froelich. 1 CE Hr.
- October – December 2017 Reframing Racism: Learning that Leads to Action by Center for Equity and Inclusion. Facilitators: Stephanie Ghoston and Tobias Sherwood. 29 CE Hrs.
Biodiversity Study Abroad Program
- September – December 1998 Biodiversity Study Abroad Program in Madagascar at Ranomafana National Park Biological Research Station administered by SUNY Stony Brook and Institute for the Conservation for the Tropical Environments, NY.
- Conducted independent research project and paper on Species Abundance of Four Nocturnal Lemurs at Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. The independent research contributed to the biodiversity survey and ecological monitoring of the Ranomafana National Park.
Community Service
Cornell University Hospital for Animals, Community Service Practice Volunteer, Ithaca, NY, 2002-08, 2002-08, Assisted and observed 4-year veterinary students in performing clinical services including patient history-taking, physical exams, vaccinations, dental hygiene service, acupuncture, and euthanasia., Attended clinical seminars on cognitive dysfunction in animals, canine and feline vaccine protocols, and food nutrition., Prepared blood, fecal, and urine samples for clinical pathology and diagnostic lab analysis., Observed clinical activities in the following units Dermatology, Dentistry, Exotics, Ultrasound, Radiology, and Animal Behavior.